At Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst Perkins Coie clients seeking disputes/litigation lawyers in Sydney. If you are a disputes lawyer with any of the following skills and you are a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our

Senior Talent Manager, Fiona Craig , to find out more.

Areas of Experience and Expertise:

Strong commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience across complex and high-value matters

You might be experienced in managing complex investigations and inquiries lead by bodies such as ASIC, ACCC and APRA

Experience conducting legal research and providing strategic advice on prospects, risk and dispute resolution options

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop commercially effective settlement strategies

Experience managing complex, multi-party and potentially cross-jurisdictional disputes

Ability to identify and manage legal, commercial, financial and reputational risks arising from disputes

Strong understanding of litigation strategy, including case theory, evidence, procedural considerations and settlement options

Ability to analyse complex factual and legal issues and provide clear, practical advice

Strong drafting skills across legal advice, correspondence, court documents and settlement documentation

Experience managing external legal providers, counsel and experts where required

Ability to provide commercially focused advice that balances legal merits, cost, risk and broader business objectives

Experience advising senior stakeholders on dispute strategy, exposure, developments and recommended courses of action

Attributes:

Solutions focussed with excellent qualified and commercial judgement, decision making and problem solving skills

Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical, critical thinking,



communication and research skills

Ability to work under pressure, have the ability to persuade, think creatively and are committed to excellent client service

Commercially astute and have a strong eye for detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly developed legal judgement and strategic thinking

Commercially minded and pragmatic approach

Solid interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills

Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and succinctly

Collaborative approach when working with legal teams, counsel, experts and business stakeholders

Client-focused with an ability to understand broader commercial objectives

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years' experience

A current Australian practising certificate

Right to live and work in Australia

About Reach Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.

Why join Reach? Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.

Here’s what you can expect as a Reach consultant:

Flexibility and choice

— control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life.

A genuine partnership

— a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals.

The backing of a global firm

— the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.

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